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'Ben-Hur' (1959) Trivia Quiz

I haven't seen a 'Ben-Hur' quiz yet, so I thought I'd make one for my favorite movie. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by rosalita. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rosalita

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,818

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
4858

Last 3 plays: Guest 13 (11/15), Guest 184 (9/15), jogreen (5/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of these historical figures did NOT appear in the film? Hint

Balthasar

Julius Caesar

Tiberius

Pontius Pilate

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Question 2 of 15

2. What actress played Esther? Hint

Marina Bertl

Martha Scott

Haya Harareet

Cathy O'Donnell

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Question 3 of 15

3. What did Sheik Ilderim name his horses after? Hint

Planets

Desert

Mythological gods

Stars

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many chariots were in the race? Hint

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who directed 'Ben-Hur'? Hint

Frank Capra

Anthony Mann

William Wyler

Sam Zimbalist

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these actors was NOT a member of the cast? Hint

Peter O'Toole

Martha Scott

Stephen Boyd

Sam Jaffe

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was the name of Judah Ben-Hur's love interest in the movie? Hint

Esther

Tirzah

Miriam

Martha

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who did Ben-Hur save from drowning? Hint

Messala

Quintus Arrius

Sheik Ilderim

Esther

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the name of Esther's father? Hint

Malluch

Simonides

Drusus

Sextus

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the original year of release in America for the silent version of 'Ben-Hur'? Hint

1925

1922

1928

1929

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who wrote the book? Hint

William Wyler

Wallace Louis

Geoge Bernard Shaw

Lew Wallace

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Question 12 of 15

12. Where did they film 'Ben-Hur'? Hint

Rome

Jerusalem

Hollywood

Judea

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Question 13 of 15

13. Does Messala die in the film?

Yes

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who played Judah Ben-Hur?

Answer: (Two Words or just last name)

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many Oscars did the movie win? Hint

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 23 2024 : Guest 13: 11/15
Apr 20 2024 : Guest 184: 9/15
Apr 14 2024 : jogreen: 5/15
Apr 13 2024 : Guest 197: 9/15
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 104: 11/15
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 94: 14/15
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 86: 10/15
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 96: 9/15
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 213: 15/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these historical figures did NOT appear in the film?

Answer: Julius Caesar

2. What actress played Esther?

Answer: Haya Harareet

Haya Harareet was born in Haifa, Palestine.

3. What did Sheik Ilderim name his horses after?

Answer: Stars

4. How many chariots were in the race?

Answer: 9

5. Who directed 'Ben-Hur'?

Answer: William Wyler

6. Which of these actors was NOT a member of the cast?

Answer: Peter O'Toole

7. What was the name of Judah Ben-Hur's love interest in the movie?

Answer: Esther

8. Who did Ben-Hur save from drowning?

Answer: Quintus Arrius

After Judah saved his life, Arrius later adopted him.

9. What is the name of Esther's father?

Answer: Simonides

10. What was the original year of release in America for the silent version of 'Ben-Hur'?

Answer: 1925

11. Who wrote the book?

Answer: Lew Wallace

12. Where did they film 'Ben-Hur'?

Answer: Rome

13. Does Messala die in the film?

Answer: Yes

14. Who played Judah Ben-Hur?

Answer: Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was born in Evanston, Illinois.

15. How many Oscars did the movie win?

Answer: 11

Source: Author rosalita

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